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1973 All-Pacific-8 Conference Football Team
The 1973 All-Pacific-8 Conference football team consists of American football players chosen by various organizations for All-Pacific-8 Conference teams for the 1973 NCAA Division I football season. Offensive selections Quarterbacks * Mike Boryla, Stanford Running backs * Anthony Davis, USC * Kermit Johnson, UCLA Wide receivers * Lynn Swann, USC * Bill Singler, Stanford Tight ends * Russ Francis, Oregon * Jim Obradovich, USC Tackles * Booker Brown, USC * Ed Kezirian, UCLA Guards * Steve Klosterman, UCLA * Steve Ostermann, Washington State Centers * Geoff Reece, Washington State Defensive selections Defensive ends * Fred McNeill, UCLA * Roger Stilwell, Stanford Defensive tackles * Reggie Lewis, Oregon Middle guard * Monte Doris, USC Linebackers * Fulton Kuykendall, UCLA * Tom Poe, Washington State * James Sims, USC * Richard Wood, USC Defensive backs * Jim Bright, UCLA * Steve Donnelly, Oregon (safety) * Jimmy Johnson, UCLA * Artimus Parker, USC (safety) * Randy Poltl, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Football
American football (referred to simply as football in the United States and Canada), also known as gridiron, is a team sport played by two teams of eleven players on a rectangular field with goalposts at each end. The offense, the team with possession of the oval-shaped football, attempts to advance down the field by running with the ball or passing it, while the defense, the team without possession of the ball, aims to stop the offense's advance and to take control of the ball for themselves. The offense must advance at least ten yards in four downs or plays; if they fail, they turn over the football to the defense, but if they succeed, they are given a new set of four downs to continue the drive. Points are scored primarily by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone for a touchdown or kicking the ball through the opponent's goalposts for a field goal. The team with the most points at the end of a game wins. American football evolved in the United States, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ed Kezirian
Ed Kezirian (born August 4, 1952 in Fresno, California) an American athletic administrator who was the interim head coach of the UCLA Bruins football team for one game. Kezirian worked as the Football Academic Coordinator at University of California, Los Angeles, and became known for waving a towel on the sidelines to inspire the fans during football games. "Coach K", as he is more affectionately known, retired from UCLA after the 2007 season and moved back to Central California. High school Kezirian was born in Fresno, California on August 4, 1952. Kezirian attended Central High School in Fresno, where he was on the football team. Personal life and college career Kezirian spent two seasons at Reedley College in Reedley, California before transferring to UCLA in 1973. Kezirian was named to the 1973 All-Coast/Conference First Team. He was part of coach Pepper Rodgers' offensive line at the time. His son, Blane, also played football for UCLA as a tight end and on special teams. C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1973 College Football All-America Team
The 1973 College Football All-America team is composed of college football players who were selected as All-Americans by various organizations and writers that chose College Football All-America Teams in 1973. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) recognizes six selectors as "official" for the 1973 season. They are: (1) the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) which selected its team for Kodak based on a vote of the nation's coaches; (2) the Associated Press (AP) selected based on the votes of sports writers at AP newspapers; (3) the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) selected by the nation's football writers; (4) the Newspaper Enterprise Association (NEA) selected based on the votes of sports writers at NEA newspapers; (5) the United Press International (UPI) selected based on the votes of sports writers at UPI newspapers; and (6) the Walter Camp Football Foundation (WC). Five players are recognized by the NCAA as unanimous All-America selections. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1973 Washington Huskies Football Team
The 1973 Washington Huskies football team was an American football team that represented the University of Washington during the 1973 NCAA Division I football season. In its 17th season under head coach Jim Owens, the team compiled a 2–9 record, (0–7 in the Pacific-8 Conference, last), and was outscored 376 to 218. The Huskies dropped the Apple Cup for the second straight year. The 52–26 loss at Husky Stadium was Washington's worst home loss in the series until 2021; they rebounded and won the next eight, through 1981. Junior defensive lineman Dave Pear was selected as the team's most valuable player. Schedule Roster : Season summary Washington State *Chris Rowland 16/36, 354 yds : NFL draft selections One University of Washington Husky was selected in the 1974 NFL draft, which lasted seventeen rounds with 442 selections. References Washington Washington Huskies football seasons Washington Huskies football The Washington Huski ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Randy Poltl
Randy Poltl is a former professional American football player who played defensive back for three seasons for the Minnesota Vikings and Denver Broncos The Denver Broncos are a professional American football franchise based in Denver. The Broncos compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) West division. The team is headquar .... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Poltl, Randy 1952 births American football cornerbacks Stanford Cardinal football players Minnesota Vikings players Denver Broncos players Living people ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Artimus Parker
Artimus L. Parker (January 16, 1952 – May 31, 2004) was an American football safety who played for four seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1974 to 1976 and the New York Jets in 1977. He was selected by the Eagles in the 12th round of the 1974 NFL Draft. He played college football at USC USC most often refers to: * University of South Carolina, a public research university ** University of South Carolina System, the main university and its satellite campuses **South Carolina Gamecocks, the school athletic program * University of .... References External linksNew York Jets bio {{DEFAULTSORT:Parker, Artimus 1952 births 2004 deaths All-American college football players Players of American football from Winston-Salem, North Carolina American football safeties American football cornerbacks USC Trojans football players Philadelphia Eagles players New York Jets players ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jimmy Johnson (cornerback)
James Earl Johnson (born March 31, 1938) is a former American professional football player and Olympic track athlete. Johnson was born in Dallas and raised in Kingsburg, California. He is the younger brother of Rafer Johnson, winner of the decathlon gold medal at the 1960 Summer Olympics. Johnson played college football and ran track at UCLA. He won the NCAA 110-meter hurdles championship and was named an All-American in track and field. Johnson was the sixth player selected in the 1961 NFL Draft and played for the San Francisco 49ers in the National Football League (NFL) from 1961 to 1976. He was selected four times as a first-team All-Pro and played in five Pro Bowls. His jersey (No. 37) was permanently retired by the 49ers in 1977. In 1980, he was named as a first-string cornerback on the NFL 1970s All-Decade Team, and in 1994 he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Early years Johnson was born in 1938 in Dallas. His family moved to central California when Johnso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Bright (American Football)
James Bright (born May 10, 1952) is a former American football safety in the World Football League (WFL) for the Southern California Sun. He played college football at UCLA. Early years Bright attended Eastside High School. He accepted a football scholarship from UCLA to play as a split end. As a sophomore in 1971, he was moved to safety. He replaced and injured Ron Carver in the starting lineup, for the sixth game against the University of Arizona. He replaced an injured Carver (broken jaw) in the third quarter of the ninth game against the University of Stanford, registering an interception. He started in the season finale against USC, contributing to UCLA tying the game 7-7. As a junior in 1972, he became a full-time starter at free safety. Professional career Bright was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round (151st overall) of the 1974 NFL Draft. He instead opted to sign with the Southern California Sun of the World Football League. He was the starter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Wood (American Football)
Richard Marlon Wood (born May 31, 1953) is a former American football All-American linebacker who played for the New York Jets and Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He was the team captain and leading tackler of the Buccaneers' early teams, coached by John McKay (American football), John McKay. Wood has been a coach in the NFL, International leagues, college and in high school. High school career Wood played high school football for Thomas Jefferson High School (New Jersey), Thomas Jefferson High School in Elizabeth, New Jersey. College career Wood attended the University of Southern California as a student and football player. There he was a three-time All-American for the USC Trojans football, University of Southern California Trojans during the 1972-74 seasons. The Trojans football team won two National Championships during Wood's years there. He was a modest-sized player for an NCAA Division I FBS National Football Championship, NCAA Football Bowl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fulton Kuykendall
Fulton Kuykendall (born June 10, 1953) is a former NFL football player. He is a graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is a public land-grant research university in Los Angeles, California. UCLA's academic roots were established in 1881 as a teachers college then known as the southern branch of the California S ... who played pro football from 1975–1985 for the Atlanta Falcons. The lanky 6-4 225 lb Kuykendall started primarily at inside linebacker for the Falcons from 1975–1983, making the Pro Football Weekly All-NFC Team in 1978. Nicknamed "Kaptain Krazy" by his teammates, Kuykendall was known for his apparent disregard for his body, launching himself into opposing blockers and ball carriers with fervor. Kuykendall was a member of the famed 1977 Atlanta Falcons "Grits Blitz" defense, which was notable for allowing the fewest points in a season (129) during the Super Bowl era. As a result, that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fred McNeill
Frederick Arnold McNeill (May 6, 1952 – November 3, 2015) was an American professional football player who was a linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons from 1974-1985. He played college football for the UCLA Bruins. In 1973, he was named to the All-Coast/Conference First-team. McNeil was selected by the Vikings in the first round of the 1974 NFL Draft with the 17th overall selection. He was the first person to have been diagnosed with CTE while alive and have it confirmed following his death. Professional career He played on defenses that led the NFC in fewest points allowed in 1976 and the NFL in fewest total yards allowed in 1975 and fewest passing yards allowed in 1976. McNeill appeared in 2 Super Bowls with the Vikings, Super Bowl IX and Super Bowl XI. McNeill blocked a punt in Super Bowl XI. Later years During his last campaign with the Vikings, he began his studies at the William Mitchell College of Law, where he gradu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geoff Reece
Geoffrey Robert Reece (born May 16, 1952) is a former professional American football player, a center who played in three NFL seasons from 1976–1978 for the Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks, and Baltimore Colts. Born and raised in Everett, Washington, Reece graduated from its Cascade High School, and played college football at Washington State University in Pullman under head coach Jim Sweeney. He was all-conference twice in the Pacific-8, and All-American as a senior. After the 1974 season, Reece played in the Blue-Gray Game, East-West Shine Game, and the Senior Bowl. He was inducted into the WSU athletics hall of fame in 2015. Selected in the third round of the 1975 NFL Draft by the Rams, a knee injury in the College All-Star Game on August 1 sidelined Reece for his rookie season in 1975 It was also declared the ''International Women's Year'' by the United Nations and the European Architectural Heritage Year by the Council of Europe. Events January * Jan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
